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BF05 YAG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,704 mi
Last recorded166,704 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YAG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 166,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 160,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 160,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 153,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 143,497 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 May 2021 143,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 141,997 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at area of steering rack pinnion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 140,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 138,563 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 136,794 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust getting weak.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 136,794 miles

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust getting weak.

Pass 9 May 2016 133,374 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 126,161 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 113,007 miles

hard to see brake pads, but inner front pads look worn.

Fail 9 May 2014 113,007 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

hard to see brake pads, but inner front pads look worn.

Pass 3 May 2013 100,566 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 100,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 80,404 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,390 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,118 miles

some play in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2010 72,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some play in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,430 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 62,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,768 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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BF05 YAG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 YAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF05 YAG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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